Menstrual Hormones
During menstruation, a female’s hormones change and affect the body in different ways. Some hormone levels are higher than others while other hormones may have lower levels but throughout your menstrual cycle hormones fluctuate. A female’s menstrual cycle is regulated by 4 main hormones: luteinizing hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, and two sex hormones estrogen and progesterone. Luteinizing Hormone (LH): The luteinizing hormone starts ovulation. When your LH levels increase it triggers your ovary to release a mature egg and this is known as ovulation. During ovulation is when the female body is the most susceptible to pregnancy occurs around the second week in a female’s menstrual cycle and can last only 24 hours. Your LH levels are the highest 12 hours before ovulation, and they are the lowest when a female begins her period. Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH): The follicle-stimulating hormone and the luteinizing hormone work hand in hand. The FSH is responsible for develo...